Concert to help skate park

After performing the songs of Elvis Presley here twice and Tom Jones once, vocal impressionist Daylin James will be gracing the stage at the Townshend Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 4 with a double feature show “Bits of Broadway” and “The Comeback King.”
For his first set, James will be performing a selection of songs from “Phantom of the Opera,” “Moulin Rogue,” “Les Miserables,” “Josh Grobin,” “Tom Jones,” and more in a special tribute to Broadway.
For his second set, James breaks out the curled lip and swivelling hips for a selection of Elvis songs he’s never done here before.
While James has helped out several charities at past concerts, proceeds from this one will go to the skate park.
“We’re excited for the show. This is a new show he hasn’t done,” said Rob Tovey, who chairs the skate park committee. “There will be some Broadway material which makes it a bit more interesting.
“He’s got a real range.”
Tovey is hoping those who had attended James’ previous concerts, as well as those who’d heard rave reviews and wished they had, will fill the seats for the fundraiser.
“We’ve already had a lot of requests from people, asking when he’s coming, when the tickets will go on sale,” he added. “A lot of people have seen him before and they want to see him again.”
Tickets cost $20 in advance, which are available at Gillons’ Insurance, Skates & Blades, and West End Motors, or by calling 274-7716.
They’ll cost $25 each at the door.
Doors open at 6 p.m., with the curtain rising at 7 p.m.